Mississippi
1 Check ID Rules
Voting in Person
Mississippi requires photo ID to vote in person.
Accepted Photo ID
You can show one of these photo IDs:
Government-issued ID can be expired up to 10 years
- Driver’s license from any state
- ID card issued by the US or any state government
- US Passport or passport card
- Tribal ID
- Mississippi Voter ID card
- Employee ID card issued by the US government
- Student ID issued by an accredited university, college, community or junior college in Mississippi
- Mississippi firearms license
- Military ID issued by the US government
Voting by Mail
Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Mississippi. You do not need to provide a copy of your ID.
Absentee ballot applications must be notarized or sworn and subscribed to by an official authorized to witness absentee balloting. The applications of voters who have a temporary or permanent disability may instead be witnessed and signed by any adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I get a free ID in Mississippi?
If you are a registered voter and do not have a photo ID that is acceptable for voting, you are eligible to receive a free photo ID from the state. You can get your Mississippi Voter ID card from your Circuit Clerk’s office.
To receive a free MS Voter ID card you must present one of the following documents:
- An expired photo ID document with your name and photograph issued by the U.S. government or any U.S. state
- Birth certificate or any other document with your full legal name, date and place of birth
- Social Security card
- Medicare card
- Mississippi Voter Registration Card
- Any of the following, as long as it includes the voter’s name and current address:
- Bank statement issued within the last six months
- Paycheck issued within the last six months
- Utility bill issued within the last six months
- Any other government document issued within the current calendar year
- Government check issued within the last six months
- IRS Form W-2, Wages and Tax Statement issued within the current calendar year
VoteRiders can help you apply for a free ID and secure any documents that you need. Get free help now!
What if I don’t have the right ID to vote in Mississippi?
Can I use a digital or mobile ID to vote in Mississippi?
Do I need a “REAL ID” to vote in Mississippi?
You do not need a “REAL ID” to vote in Mississippi.
Your driver’s license or state ID card will show a gold star if it meets REAL ID requirements under federal law.
Get in touch with VoteRiders if you have questions or need free help securing ID.
Who can vote absentee in Mississippi?
Only certain voters are able to vote absentee in Mississippi.
To be qualified, you must be:
- Member of the Armed Forces (or spouse or dependents)
- Member of the Merchant Marine or the American Red Cross (or spouse or dependents)
- Disabled war veteran who is a patient in any hospital (or spouse or dependents)
- Civilian attached to any branch of the Armed Forces, Merchant Marine, or American Red Cross and serving outside the United States (or spouse or dependents)
- Temporarily residing outside the United States
- Student, teacher, or administrator whose employment or studies necessitate their absence from county of voting residence (or spouse or dependents residing in the same household)
- Outside your county of residence on Election Day
- Temporarily or permanently physically disabled
- Sixty-five (65) years of age or older
- Parent, spouse, or dependent of a person having a temporary or permanent physical disability who is hospitalized outside their county of residence or 50+ miles away from his/her residence and you must be with that person on Election Day
- You must be with that person on Election Day
- Member of the Mississippi Congressional delegation (or spouse or dependents)
- Required to be at work on Election Day during the times at which the polls will be open
2 Register
Who can vote in Mississippi?
You need to register before you can vote in Mississippi.
You can vote in Mississippi if you meet these requirements:
- You are a citizen of the United States.
- You are a resident of Mississippi.
- You are at least 18 years of age on Election Day.
You cannot register to vote in Mississippi if:
- You have been convicted of a felony and your civil rights have not been restored.
- You are under a court order that takes away your right to vote.
How to Register
Required ID Information
You have to verify your identity when you register to vote!
If you have a driver’s license or state ID card:
- Give your license or ID number on the registration form.
If you do not have either ID:
- Give the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
- Don’t have a Social Security number? Leave this part of the form blank.
If you do not provide an ID number when you register, be ready to show an accepted ID the first time you vote.
You cannot register to vote online in Mississippi.
Registration options:
- Complete a registration form and send via mail.
- Visit your local election office or a voter registration agency to register in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I register to vote in Mississippi if I have been convicted of a crime?
Each state has its own laws about whether citizens with previous criminal convictions can vote.
To check your eligibility to register in Mississippi, visit Restore Your Vote.
Can I register to vote in Mississippi if I attend college in Mississippi?
College students are allowed to vote using their Mississippi school residence address.
You can decide whether to register in your home state or where you attend school.
You may only be registered and vote in one location.
Can I register and vote on the same day in Mississippi?
No, Mississippi does not allow you to register and vote on the same day.
Check Mississippi’s registration deadlines here!.
If the registration deadline for an upcoming election has passed, you can still apply to register. Your registration will be processed, and you will be registered to vote in future elections.
How do I fix or update my voter registration information?
If you cannot find your registration information or if any details are incorrect:
- Update your name, address, or political party affiliation by submitting a new registration.
- Contact your local election office if you have questions or need to make other changes.
Register to Vote in Mississippi
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3 Vote
Voting in Person
Mississippi requires photo ID to vote in person.
Voting by Mail
Only certain voters are eligible to vote absentee in Mississippi. You do not need to provide a copy of your ID.
Requesting Your Ballot
Absentee ballot applications must be notarized or sworn and subscribed to by an official authorized to witness absentee balloting. The applications of voters who have a temporary or permanent disability may instead be witnessed and signed by any adult.
Returning Your Ballot
You can choose someone to help you complete and return your absentee ballot if you need help because you have a disability, low vision, or can’t read or write.Your ballot envelope has to be signed by an official person as a witness. If you have a disability, either permanent or temporary, anyone who is at least 18 years old can sign as a witness for your application.
You do not need to send any ID with your ballot.
Mississippi only allows military and overseas voters to return their ballots online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fix my Mississippi mail ballot if it is rejected?
If your absentee ballot is rejected because your signature on the absentee ballot does not match your signature on your voter registration record, election officials must notify you within one business day (either by mail, email, or fax) in order to give you an opportunity to correct it.
You will then have 10 calendar days after the election to submit a completed “Absentee Cure Form.” so your ballot can be counted.
